The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested the general overseer of CAC Freedom City Prophetic and Deliverance Ministry for allegedly defrauding a member of his church. The pastor promised to facilitate the member's relocation to Canada at a cost of N1.7 million and N2.5 million for flight tickets and travel documents.
The Economic and Financial Crime s Commission says its operatives have arrested Adeniyi Abiodun James, the general overseer of CAC Freedom City Prophetic and Deliverance Ministry, in Ilorin, Kwara state, for allegedly defrauding a member of his church.
Dele Oyewale, the EFCC spokesperson, in a statement on Saturday, said James was arrested on April 2 after a petition by one Oluwole Babarinsa.In the petition, Babarinsa alleged that the pastor prophesied during a church programme in 2021 that he would travel abroad.The petitioner said the pastor asked him about his preferred country, to which he replied, “Canada”.
“After prolonged waiting with no result, the petitioner became agitated and began to query the prophet’s vision, prompting him to ask for a refund of his money,” the statement reads. “He said that all efforts and entreaties to the suspect to refund his money yielded no positive result.”AdvertisementClick on the link below to join TheCable Channel on WhatsApp for your Breaking News, Business Analysis, Politics, Fact Check, Sports and Entertainment News!
EFCC Arrest Pastor Fraud Church Member Canada Relocation
Nigeria Latest News, Nigeria Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Teenager arrested for allegedly stabbing ‘mother’ to death in OndoThe Nation Newspaper Teenager arrested for allegedly stabbing 'mother' to death in Ondo
Read more »
Four KWASU students arrested for allegedly beating fellow student to deathFour undergraduate students of the Kwara State University (KWASU), Malete have been arrested for allegedly beating a fellow student to death.
Read more »
23-year-old suspected homosexual arrested for allegedly raping a 10-year-old boy in BauchiBauchi State Police Command has arrested one Sanusi Umar, a 23-year-old suspected homosexual, for allegedly raping a 10-year-old boy with mental health issues. The suspect enticed the minor with sweets before assaulting him behind a filling station.
Read more »
Man arrested for allegedly stabbing elder brother to deathThe police say the suspect allegedly used a knife to stab his elder brother on 31 March at about 4 a.m. after an argument between them
Read more »
Father, son arrested for allegedly beating ‘Ponmo’ seller to death in OgunThe Nation Newspaper Father, son arrested for allegedly beating 'Ponmo' seller to death in Ogun
Read more »
Ondo guber: Don’t vote for tight-fisted politician – Pastor Giwa cautions electorateA popular cleric in Ondo State and Senior Pastor of Awaiting the Second Coming of Christ Ministry, Adewale Giwa, has admonished residents of the state not to vote for stingy politicians during the forthcoming guber poll. According to the cleric, making such a move will have a negative impact on the development of the state.
Read more »